This is important, he told himself, not for first time. He walked the streets of Ulciscor beside Deen with an air of importance. Passersby gave them a wide berth thanks to their Guard uniforms. Everyone in the city knew an attack by the Daevans was imminent, and no one wanted to be the one to delay or interfere with Guard business. Finding Mammon matters. You owe Lieutenant Korsak that much.
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wasn’t there. It was strange— and frankly, a little disappointing— to soar through the skies and not feel so much as a breeze.
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At least it’s not on fire. He swallowed. I’m back. I’m really back. Maybe we can’t stop the war, but I hope we’re not too late to make a difference.
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Next time, he thought. Thank you, too. Whether or not you’re listening.
very heavy— it must not be entirely wood— it did budge. Unlocked. So she was home after all.
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Good idea, Daniels.
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A little chat with Velox ought to fix that.
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